Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: There Is Only ‘Us’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Oh, look … it’s June 6—very notable in history as we remember the Allied invasion of Normandy on that day in 1944 WWII. There are few still with us who were part of combat in that terrible war, and fewer still who stormed those very beaches, or glided/parachuted into the French countryside under hostile fire. So in post Memorial Day weekend, let us remember those brave men and women once again—those who have already passed on, and especially those who never left that foreign shore. Their courage continues to inspire as we bask in the relative ease which they helped to ensure.

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Posts From The Road: Flight 93 National Memorial

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Flight 93 Memorial: The design of the Flight 93 Memorial and the adjacent museum are a work of art. Shown are visitors as they walk on the ‘Flight Path’ walkway at the memorial. The dark gray walkway leads to an overlook of the crash site about one quarter mile away and down a hillside. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Wall of Names: Forty slabs of white polished granite, 3-inches thick and eight feet tall, line up to create the Wall of Names at the Memorial Plaza. Each slab of granite has the name of a crew member or passenger who died in the crash on 9-11-2001. The 40 slabs form a wall on the flight path Read More

Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of Los Alamos Hosts Rummage Sale To Assist Needy Families Saturday June 26

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COMMUNITY News:

The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos is hosting a cash only rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26 at 306 Potrillo Dr. in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. No early birds!

All proceeds go to assist needy families in the area. 

Buyers are asked to adhere to COVID-19 precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing.

RUMMAGE SALE

  • Date: June 26, 2021.
  • Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: 306 Potrillo Dr.
  • Pajarito Acres in White Rock.
  • Adhere to COVID-19 precautions.
  • Cash Only.
  • All proceeds go to needy families.
  • Sponsor: The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary
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Los Alamos Voted Among 15 Friendliest Small Towns In U.S.

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Map depicting the 15 friendliest small towns in America including Los Alamos. Courtesy/TravelAwaits

TravelAwaits News:

TravelAwaits readers voted in the Best of Travel Awards to help determine everything from the best beaches to the best national parks in the country.

The readers have spoken and voted Los Alamos among the friendliest small towns in the entire United State. 

Los Alamos, New Mexico:

“Perched on the Pajarito Plateau in the mountains of northern New Mexico, Los Alamos is about 90 miles north of Albuquerque, 55 miles from Taos, and 35 miles from Santa Fe. Surrounded by the Santa Read More

NCRTD Buses To Operate At 50 Percent Capacity

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NCRTD News:

Upon guidance from New Mexico Department of Health and the Department of Transportation Transit and Rail Division, RTD Blue Buses will now operate at 50 percent capacity effective immediately.

Social distancing is still encouraged when possible and masks are required as per Federal Law. Federal law also requires passengers and drivers (with limited exceptions) to wear a properly fitting mask at all times.

The NCRTD continues to take aggressive measures to clean and disinfect passenger vehicles. Our top priorities are to continue service to the public, and to keep them and our Read More

Atomic City Transit Moves To 50 Percent Capacity Friday

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) will increase the number of passengers allowed on public transportation vehicles to one-half of the vehicle’s design capacity beginning Friday, June 4.

Passengers shall practice social distancing by maintaining three-foot separations between individuals rather than the six-foot distance previously required.

The use of masks will continue to be required for passengers to board and ride public transportation. Atomic City Transit operators will continue to be required to wear masks.

Los Alamos County has been successful in maintaining its State Read More

New Mexico Tourism Department And Airbnb Launch Campaign To Support Travel Across State

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NMTD News:

SANTA FE — Discover a new part of the Land of Enchantment – that is the message of a new campaign announced by Airbnb and the New Mexico Department of Tourism to support local travel around the state.

As communities reopen and work to build back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the campaign encourages state residents to explore New Mexico’s six diverse regions – the Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Central, Southwest and Southeast – and support the small businesses and communities that rely on tourism.  

Whether travelers are looking to explore the state’s iconic Read More

Atomic City Transit Issues Bus Stop Move/Closure Notices

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ACT News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) today issued the following Bus Stop Closure Notice:

Stop #104 Trinity Drive and Timber Ridge Road will be closed during construction. This closure will affect Route 1, outbound from the Transit Center.

Also on Route 1, 2M and 3, outbound Stop Temporary Move Notice – Stop # 355, (East Road/East Park Pool) has been moved further west near Crossroads Church, across from the East Road and Canyon Road intersection. A temporary bus stop sign has been placed at this location.

Call the Atomic City Transit office at 505.661-RIDE (7433) for any additional Read More